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1704-1708 20Th St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4069013 3 units · 3 fl · 1966

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Potrero Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Potrero Hill average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1704-1708 20Th St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1966
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1966
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1966
Total area4,542 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4069013
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Mailing address
Macias Mark L & Erin M Po Box 959 Pacifica CA 94044
Last sale

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1704 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1706 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1708 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1704-1708 20th Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Necesse LLC, has undergone significant renovations and improvements since its construction in 1966. The property has seen substantial bathroom and kitchen updates across all three units, with the most recent work completed in 2023 including vanity and lighting replacements, kitchen updates, and electrical improvements. Major renovations occurred in 2019 when all three units received bathroom and kitchen remodels, with associated plumbing and electrical upgrades. The building has maintained good general upkeep, with earlier maintenance work including reroofing in 2007 and deck repairs in 2002. In 2002, multiple building violations were issued regarding security, fire safety, and deck conditions, though all were promptly abated by June 2002.

Recent maintenance records show regular upkeep, including fixture replacements in 2023 due to damage and compliance with current codes. The building's infrastructure has been regularly updated, with significant electrical work completed in 2023 to improve safety and functionality. The property has experienced minimal recent complaints or violations, with only one building complaint in 2019 regarding unpermitted work, which was subsequently marked as not active. Outside the building itself, there have been a few neighborhood issues documented through 311 calls, primarily related to parking and tree maintenance, but these are not directly related to the building's condition or management. The consistent pattern of renovations and improvements, particularly the recent focus on electrical and plumbing upgrades, suggests active management of the property's maintenance needs.

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Risk rating

How 1704-1708 20Th St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
60thpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 290 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 21%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1704-1708 20Th St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2023
Plumbing Permit Oct 06
Work category: 1p; replaced existing plumbing fixtures in kitchen and bathroom all in same location, no rough in.
Complete
Plumbing PermitJun 07
Work category: 1p; replacement of existing bathroom and kitchen fixtures due to fixtures damaged by tenants. no new rough in work.

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